If you're like me, you're up to your eyeballs in wrapping gifts, lucky for me I love it. I wanted to share a little trick I use all the time when I don't have any ribbon or any ribbon that matches my paper or when I'm in the mood to make something. It's a simple paper bow that will work with any type of paper. These measurements work with a cd case sized gift so you may need to adjust your sizes for larger gifts.
Supplies:
wrapping paper
x-acto knife
cutting mat
ruler
2 sided tape
Directions:
1. Using the ruler, knife and cutting mat, cut 3 strips of paper. One that is 1in x the length needed to wrap all around your gift. One that is 1.5in x 6in and one that is 1.5in x 9in.
2. Wrap the longest strip around your gift and secure with tape. In the photo, I have placed the seam on the back of the gift, but you could actually place it on the front and cover it with the bow.
3. Make loops out of the other strips using the 2 sided tape.
4. Place a piece of 2 sided tape inside the loops where the seam is.
5. Squeeze the loops in the middle so that you end up with an infinity shape.
6. Place a piece of tape on the back of each infinity on the seam.
7. Press the smaller infinity onto the larger one.
8. Once you have created your bow, adhere it to your gift in the center of the original strip.
I hope this helps your last minute gift wrapping!
great last minute tip! will definitely try it out, even though i stick my bows on at the very last minute so they don't get squished and fall off in the car.
ReplyDeleteCute! Thanks for the tip, Avie!
ReplyDeleteI love these. Thanks for the clear and easy instructions. It will add a beautiful touch to my tea party themed birthday party. I have boxes just the right size, each with a little assortment of teas. I'll use a lot of different patterned wrapping papers for the bows, paisleys, plaids and chintz. Perfect. Thanks.
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